Specifications

highly visible Super Clear LCDs as well as Casio’s
AUTO BEST SHOT scene recognition function
that automatically chooses an appropriate shooting
mode. Images are stored as JPEG, movies as MOV
format, H.264/AVC, AAC (monaural). Of course, both
models incorporate Anti Shake DSP, which reduces
blur by raising the camera’s sensitivity and therefore
increasing shutter speeds.
DXG www.dxgusa.com
Announced today the
new DXG-565V 5
Megapixel combo digital
camcorder/camera/MP3
player/voice recorder/
webcam -- all in one,
with a large 2.4” TFT
LCD screen and 32MB of
built-in storage. It comes
in 5 new colors: Metallic Pink, Ruby Red, Deep-Sea
Blue, Gun Metal, and Midnight Black. In addition it
records DVD-quality MPEG-4 video at 720 x 480 D1
resolution with sound and captures still images of up
to 12 Megapixels. It has 4X digital zoom, and captures
still images in JPEG format.
When connected to a computer via USB cable it can
be used in two ways: as a PC webcam for video
chat or video conferencing, or as a Portable Storage
Device. MP3 music and audio les can also be
transferred from your computer to the DXG-565V.
In addition, the camcorder can also be used as a
digital voice recorder. Priced at only $99, features
included: built-in ash in 3 modes, Macro Mode,
White Balance, and EV Compensation features. Priced
at $150, the DXG-566V HD is a 5 Megapixel digital
camcorder with a 3” TFT LCD screen. With an HD
video resolution of up to
1280 x 720 at 30fps and
D1 resolution of 720 x
480 at 30fps, videos are
crystal-clear, crisp and
detailed. It features a high-
resolution 5 Megapixel
CMOS sensor, 2X digital
zoom, with support for
high-capacity SD cards for more recording time. You
can view videos in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios – perfect
for your plasma or HDTV. It also has a USB port
to allow you to download your pictures onto your
computer.
Fujilm www.fujilm.com
Besides its colorful shell, the Z100fd’s lens and
stabilization system stand out as its most prominent
features. The 36 to
180mm-equivalent
5x lens lets users get
up a bit closer than
typical 3x lenses, and
sensor-shifting image
stabilization helps reduce shake. Its has a 2.7-inch
LCD screen. In-camera le management can sort
photos into six different folders when shooting, and
face-detecting autofocus and autoexposure nds up
to 10 faces at once and adjust settings accordingly.
Finally, the camera includes a dual-media memory
card slot that accepts both xD and SD cards. The
suggested retail price is $250. It will come in pink,
satin, brown, and black versions.
Hitachi www.hitachi.us
The new DZ-BD70A is a single drive camcorder
which can record approximately one hour of FullHD
1920x1080 high denition video on a 8cm single-
sided Blu-ray disc (BD-R
and BD-RE). It has
Hitachi’s 5.3 mega pixel
CMOS image sensor and
HD quality 12-element
lens system. Not only
can it record high denition video to Blu-ray discs,
it also comes with an SD™ card slot for storing
digital still photos at 4.32 megapixel max resolution.
Still images are captured at 2400 x 1800 pixels
(2.07 Megapixel, JPEG). Video recording format
BD1: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. With the camcorder in
standby mode it can be up in less than one second and
recording. An instructional utility program built into
the camcorder guides users through setup and input/
output connections with peripherals. Widescreen 2.7”
LCD view nder.
JVC www.jvc.com
The Everio G Series offers a triple advantage of easy
shooting, easy editing and easy archiving. One touch
of the camcorder’s Direct DVD button transfers
footage from the camcorder to a optional SHARE
STATION DVD burner or PC to automatically burn a
DVD. The Direct Back-up button backs-up recordings
to a PC through USB 2.0. A DV (IEEE 1394: i.LINK,